Living Under a Death Sentence...

"And as it is appointed unto men once to die..." Hebrews 9:27 We are all living under a death sentence. Unless the Lord returns, we will all face death. There are many scriptural references to death & dying, "A time to be born, and a time to die..".Ecclesiastes 3:2 is a well-known one. Research it, there are many more... How is it that a person can know that every minute of life is a minute closer to death and be unconcerned about their eternal destination? How is it that one can grow up in these United States, being exposed to the church & Christianity on a regular basis and deny the existence of God? How is it that despite the fact there are churches on every corner throughout each city, in each state, all across this nation, a person can claim to have no knowledge of Jesus Christ? We don't have any way to know when this life will be over. That's why we have to be prepared when death comes to claim us. The truth is that if we know Jesus, we die an earthly death only to raise to a Heavenly, eternal life. "And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die..." John 11:26 If we accept His Free Gift of Salvation, we just change our address to Heaven when we take our last breath on earth. It's a pretty good deal! But, you have to be ready... How is it that even those who claim the Name of Christ can see the lost daily, knowing they are hell-bound, & do nothing to point them to a loving Savior? How is it that Christians can be so caught up in their own lives, that they see no need to assemble with other believers at church? How is it that a Christian can work alongside others for years in a factory or office & their coworkers have no idea they are a person of faith? We have a mandate from God to share our faith with others and to rescue the lost, "Deliver those who are drawn toward death, And hold back those stumbling to the slaughter." Proverbs 24:11 Or, how about "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20? The whole world is living under a death sentence & it's our job to tell them there is a better way, a way that leads to Heaven! I fear we are missing the mark terribly in this area. Don't assume it is the preacher's responsibility to get everyone saved. It is the duty of every believer to minister to those they have contact with & influence over. If not you, then who? We will all be held accountable at judgement. I want to know where I'm going to spend eternity & I don't want anyone else's blood on my hands because I failed to tell them about God's love & salvation. What about you? Are you willing to save someone living under a death sentence? Something to ponder... Blessings! Tony